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There is something white on my tongue, i met a doctor and he said it may be a skin/tongue tag! i may cut it off or not, is it harmful? is it cancer?
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Tongue tag: How long has it been there? Is it painful? Does it bleed? Without more information, and especially a visual examination, it is impossible to say what it is. Check with a dentist or an oral surgeon. If necessary, they may recommend a biopsy.
Answered 2/4/2014
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White: Anything white should be examined, and possibly biopsied, immediately. Cannot tell over the computer what type of lesion you have. At 25 chances are it's benign, but don't take that as an excuse to avoid treatment. Most qualified "doctor" to evaluate the white lesion and to treat it is an oral surgeon. Please call one now.
Answered 2/4/2014
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